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Further your science degree by developing your knowledge of the science of food with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nutrition and Food Sciences). This additional fourth year of study prepares you for postgraduate studies. You'll develop skills in: working independently critical analysis of information problem-solving devising, designing and conducting experimental work written and oral communication. Students complete a research project including two oral presentations, a literature review and the project thesis.

With an emphasis on project work, this course provides study at a fourth-year level which builds on the knowledge and skills developed at degree level. It prepares you for postgraduate research by developing skills in: working independently critical analysis of information problem-solving devising, designing and conducting experimental work written and oral communication. This course comprises a research project including two oral presentations, a literature review and the project thesis.

You will learn the techniques of management and their application to the sport and physical recreation industries including: planning human resource management finance leadership marketing performance evaluation. By the time you graduate, you’ll be confident and ready to manage professional sport organisations, major sporting events, and sporting facilities. You’ll also be prepared to manage community sport programs, social development projects, outdoor adventure activities, and active recreation experiences. VU is a leading sport university, and you’ll benefit from our extensive sports and physical recreation industry partnerships. Our classroom activities are blended with online and practical learning. By undertaking work placements, you’ll develop professional connections before you even graduate.

A double degree is an excellent way to extend your career options. Follow your passion into the sport and exercise sector as a sport planner, manager, administrator, event organiser, policy analyst, or programmer. Or aim for a business role that suits your interests and ambitions, choosing from our specialisations. We teach important skills in: policy, planning and strategy team-sport management player welfare and support gym and exercise program administration community-based activity program coordination. We offer fantastic work experience with sporting organisations. You'll graduate ready to plan, organise and lead activities at elite and community level.

If you're passionate about health and fitness, get moving towards an exciting career in the rapidly growing sports industry through VU's Bachelor of Sport Science. VU's research in human movement and sports science was rated 'well above world standard' by the latest Excellence in Research for Australia assessment. This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement. You'll graduate with excellent foundational knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry, with key skills in these areas: physiology kinesiology biomechanics exercise psychology. You can choose your major to match your interests and career goals, from: Sport Performance – analysing and improving performance, health, and participation in sport and exercise. Human Movement – holistic understanding of human movement, particularly in sport and physical activity. Sport Coaching  –  coaching knowledge and skills in community-based coaching, talent identification and athlete–coach development.

In our top-rated physical education and sport science program you’ll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as: games and sports skill acquisition motor development inclusive physical activity anatomy kinesiology health exercise physiology biomechanics individual fitness activities aquatics and athletics nutrition.

This unique degree is designed to meet the needs of the outdoor-education and recreation sectors, helping you create a rewarding lifelong career. You'll learn to apply your on-campus study through a range of activities in our outdoor labs. This practical experience combined with your knowledge of the natural environment, group leadership and planning will open up diverse career possibilities in the following industries: adventure tourism adventure sports environmental education outdoor adventure outdoor education outdoor recreation nature tourism. We offer an exceptional opportunity to gain career experience through a paid internship with The Outdoor Education Group (external link) . This internship has been designed to work in tandem with your study, so you can apply best-practice theory to real situations. Throughout your degree, the main themes will be explored through adventure-based activities such as: bushwalking canoeing cycling white-water rafting alpine activities rock-climbing. Join VU for one of the most adrenaline-packed degrees in Australia!

Our outdoor education and environmental science degree opens up a range of possibilities for work in the great outdoors: outdoor or environmental educator park ranger ecotourism or adventure-tourism worker natural-science work (field or lab-based positions) land and resource management roles (Parks, DELWP, CMA’s) environmental/adventure activity programs. Throughout your degree there are numerous field-based components designed to grow your understanding of outdoor environments. You'll explore ways to move through the natural environment, ways to understand and experience it, and ways to help others enjoy and appreciate it. You'll acquire a solid, science-based foundation, along with skills and understanding in: adventure activities community building conservation, ecology and sustainability group and resource management leadership indigenous knowledge risk and safety.

VU is a leader in sport education. In our Sport Science (Human Movement) and Sport Management degree, you’ll develop high-level expertise in human movement, exercise supervision, physical recreation programming, and sport management. We have over 200 partnerships with sport venues, sporting clubs, local government authorities, and public-health and education groups. Through these partnerships, you’ll learn from the best, and gain invaluable work experience. You’ll graduate job-ready to work in many areas of sport and fitness. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to manage major sporting events, sporting facilities, aquatic and recreation centres, professional sport organisations, and gyms. Careers options include: exercise and sport science rehabilitation community fitness and health personal training community sport development planning for sport and active recreation consulting and research in sport participation.

The Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies includes subjects in the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities. It prepares you for a career in the sport and exercise professions, with a focus on psychology. You’ll acquire knowledge and skills for rewarding work in the following areas: exercise and sport science rehabilitation community fitness and health sport policy psychological counselling. VU has world-class facilities, including sports labs to study biomechanics and physiology, and interaction labs for counselling practice. You’ll also benefit from extensive work experience with sporting and community organisations. With further graduate study, you can become a registered psychologist or teacher.